El Paso to Fort Hancock

47 miles, 987 down. El Paso to Fort Hancock. The day was supposed to be easy - traffic for 15 miles then a leisurely 30 more. Elle our 28 year old leader crashed leaving the hotel and broke her wrist. We were all in suspense about what happened until lunch time. So we had no sag today. We seemed content to ride in a clump. The ride was flat and the wind was at our back. After the traffic stopped it seemed like we were sailing. I managed to sustain 17 mph for a few hours.

We seem to be in the middle of nowhere, without internet service--it should be available in a couple months--I don't think I'll stay and wait.